de Kooning, Elaine

Elaine de Kooning (1918-1989) was an influential American painter and writer associated with Abstract Expressionism and the New York School. Though often overshadowed by her husband, Willem de Kooning, Elaine developed a distinctive style that blended gestural abstraction with figuration. She was also a noted art critic and teacher, contributing to major publications and institutions. Her dynamic portraits and abstract canvases are widely collected and celebrated for their vitality